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Job 23:8

American Standard Version

Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;

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Job 23:8 in other translations

“If I go east, he is not there;
if west, I can’t find him;

Job 23:8 · World English Bible

Job 23:8 in context

  1. 6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
  2. 7There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
  3. 8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;
  4. 9On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
  5. 10But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.